| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.66 | 7.715% | $17.9453 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.62 | 11.435% | $64.2088 | $64.21 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.84 | 9.709% | $272.9999 | $273.00 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.92 | 5.524% | $145.5387 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.80 | 11.439% | $34.3232 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.33 | 11.850% | $84.2566 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.76 | 10.138% | $94.4543 | $94.45 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.93 | $713.7268 | $713.73 | $713.70 | $713.70 | |